You’ve got experience in the umbrella/payroll industry. You understand contractors, agencies, compliance and you’re confident managing relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving growth.
Now you’re looking for a role where you can own key accounts, build long-term partnerships, and be properly rewarded for it.
The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Key Account Executive to join a high-performing commercial team in Manchester.
This is a client-facing, relationship-led role where you’ll work closely with a Key Account Director to manage and grow a portfolio of recruitment agency clients.
You’ll be responsible for increasing contractor volumes, strengthening relationships, and identifying cross-sell opportunities - all within a structured, KPI-driven environment.
Why This Role?
* Work with established, high-value agency accounts
* Clear progression into Senior KAE / Account Manager / KAD
* Strong internal support (marketing, onboarding, compliance)
* Stable, growing business in a compliance-led sector
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing and developing a portfolio of recruitment agency accounts
* Increasing contractor referrals and revenue within your patch
* Acting as a key contact for clients alongside the KAD
* Regular outreach to consultants (calls, email, LinkedIn)
* Identifying and executing cross-sell and upsell opportunities
* Maintaining accurate records and insights via CRM (Monday.com)
* Attending agency visits, events, and hospitality
What We’re Looking For:
* 2+ years’ experience in the umbrella/payroll industry
* Strong understanding of contractor solutions (PAYE, Ltd, CIS)
* Confident communicator with a relationship-first mindset
* Experience working in a target/KPI-driven environment
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